About the job
Radiant Industries is on the lookout for a skilled Loads & Dynamics Engineer to lead and conduct structural loads, vibration, and dynamic analyses for intricate mechanical systems associated with Kaleidos, the world's first portable microreactor and its supporting hardware. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the structural integrity and durability throughout the product lifecycle, covering all aspects from manufacturing to deployment and operational environments.
This position requires a proactive engineer who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous settings and collaborates effectively with teams in structures, mechanical design, thermal, nuclear, and testing disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage static, dynamic, and transient load analysis for reactor systems, support structures, and transport configurations.
Conduct structural dynamics analyses, including modal, random vibration, shock, sine vibration, and fatigue assessments.
Implement explicit dynamics simulations to model nonlinear reactor responses during transient seismic and transportation events.
Define and analyze transportation and handling environments, addressing shock and vibration from road, rail, air, or sea transport.
Generate load cases and environments to support structural sizing, design margins, and verification plans.
Conduct finite element analyses (FEA) using tools such as ANSYS and Abaqus.
Work collaboratively with design engineers to influence hardware architecture, material selection, and joint design.
Assist in test planning and correlation, including shaker tests, modal surveys, and structural verification testing.
Create and maintain analysis documentation, reports, and requirements for internal reviews and regulatory interfaces.
Contribute to failure investigations, root cause analyses, and design enhancements.
Help establish best practices for loads, dynamics, and structural verification within a growing engineering organization.
